1. pg. 135/136 According to Mother Teresa, what is the relationship between suffering and spiritual unity?
2. pg. 136/137 "Suffering will never be completely absent from our lives. So, don't be afraid of suffering." How does one not fear suffering? If you're willing, discuss a "suffering" that you have feared. How did/can you cope with it.
3. pg. 141 When I volunteered to cover this chapter, death seemed an ugly and dreadful topic to think about. However, on pg. 141, Mother Teresa says,"Death can be something beautiful." Explain what she means. Or, explain any change of thought you had from before you read the chapter to after you read the chapter.
4. In this whole book, Mother Teresa continually talks about people being "hungry for love". She intentionally seeks out suffering, sick, and dying people with whom she can share Christ's love. Where do you see Trinity having strengths in this area of reaching out to people with love? Areas of weakness?
May 11: On Suffering & Death
1. pg. 135/136 According to Mother Teresa, what is the relationship between suffering and spiritual unity?
2. pg. 136/137 "Suffering will never be completely absent from our lives. So, don't be afraid of suffering." How does one not fear suffering? If you're willing, discuss a "suffering" that you have feared. How did/can you cope with it.
3. pg. 141 When I volunteered to cover this chapter, death seemed an ugly and dreadful topic to think about. However, on pg. 141, Mother Teresa says,"Death can be something beautiful." Explain what she means. Or, explain any change of thought you had from before you read the chapter to after you read the chapter.
4. In this whole book, Mother Teresa continually talks about people being "hungry for love". She intentionally seeks out suffering, sick, and dying people with whom she can share Christ's love. Where do you see Trinity having strengths in this area of reaching out to people with love? Areas of weakness?